Which of the following health measure(s) would a community nurse review in order to prepare for client visits in a select county? Select all that apply.    

Two units of packed red blood cells have been prescribed for a client who has experienced a gastrointestinal bleed. The client is highly reluctant to receive a transfusion, stating, “I’m terrified of getting AIDS from a blood transfusion.” How can the nurse best address the client’s concerns?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the medical unit 72 hours ago with a small bowel obstruction. A nasogastric tube has been set to low intermittent suction since admission. Upon review of the morning’s blood work, the nurse notes that the client’s potassium is 3.1 mEq/L. The nurse should assess for signs and symptoms of what imbalance?

The nurse is caring for an acutely ill client. What assessment finding should prompt the nurse to inform the provider that the client may be exhibiting signs of acute kidney injury?

The nurse is assessing a client admitted with renal stones. During the admission assessment, what parameter(s) should the nurse address, related to kidney stones? Select all that apply.

A client has scleroderma manifested by CREST (calcinosis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia) syndrome. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

A nurse is caring for a client with impaired renal function. A creatinine clearance measurement has been ordered. The nurse should facilitate collection of which specimens? 

A nurse is teaching a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI) and is taking ciprofloxacin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client? 

Calculate one dose of the following medication order: Ordered:  Potassium chloride 60 mEq PO daily On hand:  Potassium chloride 20 mEq/15 mL  Administer:  ________ oz Fractions should be presented as decimals (ex. 0.5, 1.5) 

The nurse determines that colchicine has been effective for a patient with an acute attack of gout upon finding which of the following?